To apply, complete and submit FORM AV9 and required income statements with the tax office by June 1. For disabled applicants, you must also complete FORM AV9-A signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
The exemption is not entered anywhere on your federal income tax return. Homestead exemptions are usually filed at your county courthouse, at the tax assessor's office.
North Carolina defers a portion of the property taxes on the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a North Carolina resident who has owned and occupied the property at least five years, is at least 65 years of age or is totally and permanently disabled, and whose income does not exceed $56,850.
To request an application for exemption, please call our office at 919-856-5400. The completed application must be filed with the Department of Tax Administration during the regular listing period, which is from January 1 through January 31 each year.
The exemption is not entered anywhere on your federal income tax return. Homestead exemptions are usually filed at your county courthouse, at the tax assessor's office.
(1) Is at least 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled. (2) Has an income for the preceding calendar year of not more than the income eligibility limit. (3) Is a North Carolina resident. (a1) Temporary Absence.